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September 26, 2026 β’ Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 26, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Utah Utes (3-0) takes on Iowa State Cyclones (2-1) at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames.
Utah Utes
Visiting Side
Record
3-0
Iowa State Cyclones
Home Side
Record
2-1
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
74%
Utah Utes
VS
26%
Iowa State Cyclones
Projected Score
UTA 47
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IOW 35
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Utah Utes scoring offense has an edge over Iowa State Cyclones defense.
- Utah Utes generates significantly more total yardage.
- Utah Utes aerial attack exposes Iowa State Cyclones secondary.
- Utah Utes controls the trenches in the run game.
Utah Utes
STAT
Iowa State Cyclones
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Iowa State Cyclones plays on familiar turf at Jack Trice Stadium, Ames.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Utah Utes Could Win
Utah Utes scoring offense has an edge over Iowa State Cyclones defense.
Why Iowa State Cyclones Could Win
Iowa State Cyclones will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Utah Utes generates significantly more total yardage.
Game Details
Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
Dome/Indoor β’ 60Β°F
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: UTAH -7.5 | O/U: 47.5
Team Leaders
Utah Utes Leaders
Kane Archer
Passing Ldr β’ QB
LaMarcus Bell
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Max Ausmus
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Iowa State Cyclones Leaders
Wyatt Bohm
Passing Ldr β’ QB
Salahadin Allah
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Jordyn Bailey
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Utah Utes (34.2%)
Iowa State Cyclones (65.8%)
Total Submissions: 59 circles
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